Garten summed up why she’s such a fan of her fig and ricotta cake recipe, noting on her Instagram: “This is literally the easiest cake I’ve ever made.” “It’s a lemony ricotta cake, with fresh figs on ...

Fresh figs artfully fanned out on top of a simple cake create a stunning presentation. The mix of textures and flavors put a gourmet spin on this vegan dessert. Remove from heat and let the lemon zest ...

Like a fancy Fig Newton, this cake balances honey-sweetened jammy figs with toasty, bitter rye flour in a simple two-layer cake covered in a thin layer of brown butter frosting. Some of the jam — ...

Figs that fell off the branch or did not reach full ripeness during the summer need not be wasted. They can be used in cakes, tarts, and a number of other dishes, both sweet and savory. Preheat the ...

Makes 16 servings "I use the fig preserves because I make my own and have a bountiful supply," says Sara Hamilton. "I imagine that one could also make the cake with something such as apricot preserves ...

Perfect for afternoon tea, this delicious recipe is super easy to follow Simple ingredients, when brought together in the most unusual ways, can sometimes make the most sophisticated of bakes and ...

Easy Apple Crumb Cake is the perfect fall dessert loaded with cinnamon, walnuts, and delicious cooking apples. Just like ...

When it comes to Thanksgiving, we all have our classic favorite dishes we prepare every year. While we love our classic holiday favorites, it’s always fun to try new dishes and discover new favorites.

"I snagged this dessert from my Scandinavian grandmother," says Mehmet Gürs. "She used a wood-burning oven, a cast-iron skillet and fresh island berries." Use additional raspberries when figs are not ...

Janet Johnson of Pennsburg also sent a Italian Fig Cookie recipe for Betty Martucci of Allentown. The recipe was published in “Better Homes and Garden Cookies for Christmas” cookbook. Evelyn Hart of ...

Pastry chefs are coming up with fantastic new ways to use herbs in desserts. Elizabeth Dahl of Chicago's Boka makes a brilliant olive oil cake that’s tender, moist and delicately flavored with fresh ...